'Dogtorate' awarded to therapy dog for exception service during the pandemic

An honorary ceremony was held earlier this month to recognize the contributions of service and therapy dogs at the University of Maryland Baltimore, including Loki, a 5-year-old Rottweiler nicknamed “Dogtor” who received an honorary “Dogtorate of Medicine.”

'Mi Pequeño El Salvador' festival celebrated in DC

The "Mi Pequeño El Salvador" festival was held Sunday to celebrate and honor the contributions of Salvadorians.

Rehan Staton recounts journey from Maryland sanitation worker to Harvard Law School graduate

Rehan Staton, a former sanitation worker who recently celebrated his graduation from Harvard Law School says hard work and help from family, friends – and even Tyler Perry – put him on a path to success.

FOX 5's top picks for a pool party playlist

The temperatures are heating up and you may be looking to keep it cool by the pool. Here's a few favorites from the team at FOX 5 DC!

VA to require workers to come into the office more this fall

The secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled a new plan to get workers based in D.C. back in person by this fall. 

Shomari Stone shares weight loss journey

FOX 5's Shomari Stone is on a weight loss journey and wants to inspire others who are struggling as he once was!

WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency

The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.

DC's COVID-19 Exposure Notification System shutting down on May 11th

Over 40,000 people used the system to alert of COVID-19 exposure, which helped others to take action and prevent disease spread.

How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free

Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.